Dog 911: First Aid Kit and Tips
Every dog owner’s worst fear is something terrible happening to his or her beloved pooch. Whether it’s as minor as a bug bite or as serious as a choking incident, we all need to be prepared to come to our dogs’ rescue in any situation. That’s why the American Red Cross has chosen April to be Pet First Aid Awareness Month. As we head into spring and summer, it’s important to know what to do in the event of heat stroke and other hazards that come along with the shift in seasons.
For starters, keep a dog first aid kit handy in case of an emergency at home, at the dog park, or while on vacation. Here are some items to include:
Storage container with snap lock lid
Gauze for swabbing, padding or wound cover
Tweezers
Saline solution for flushing debris from eyes
Antibiotic ointment for wounds
Sterile gloves
3% hydrogen peroxide
Vet wraps that cling to legs and paws (but not fur)
Non-adhesive sterile pads
Q-tips
A towel
Styptic powder or cornstarch to help stop bleeding
Benadryl for allergic reactions
Instant cold pack
A plastic card (like a library card) to scrape singers from skin
A first-aid book for pets
A list of emergency numbers for your dog’s vet, an after-hours emergency animal hospital, and the National Animal Poison Control Center
Now that you have your dog first aid kit prepared, VetDepot.com tells you how to help your pup in a variety of situations.

source: vetdepot.com
Here at The Doggy Dojo, our staff is fully prepared to care for your four-legged friend. You can rest easy knowing your pup will have a blast playing at dog daycare under our careful supervision.
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